John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor ,.... Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, Hebrews 13:16 ; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy ; she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle ,.... As Penelope and her maidens did F20 Homer, Odyss. 1. v. 357. & 21. v. 351. . Or spinning wheel, more properly, the wheel itself, which is laid hold on by the right hand, and turned round; and her hands hold the distaff ; the rock, stick, or staff, about which the wool is wrapped, which is spun, and is held in the left hand; for though hands are mentioned in both clauses, yet it is only with one hand the wheel is turned, and the distaff... read more